Media Watch
Season 2026
Media Watch is Australia's leading forum for media analysis and comment, screening on ABC TV.
Where to Watch Media Watch • Season 2026
35 Episodes
- Episode 1
E1Episode 1Nine newspapers served up Australian Open coverage, but did the ball fall wide of the line? Did the media amplify the Trump administration's narrative around the Minnesota killings? Plus Seven strikes a deal with the Victorian government for glowing coverage of the Melbourne Metro. - Episode 4E4
Episode 4The royal formerly known as Prince Andrew was front page news (almost) everywhere. From political outsider to second-place contender, One Nation's polling surge demands a deeper look at their policies. Plus Olympic spirits: As Nine's coverage concludes, it appears one on-air host took the 'spirit' of the Milan games a bit too literally. - Episode 5E5
Episode 5Epic Fury Unleashed: Missiles fly across the Middle East, as the world's media makes tough decisions about what conflict to cover. Ukraine fades from view as the hazards intensify for reporters on the ground. Plus Nine's viewers left none-the-wiser about Dr Nick Coatsworth's telehealth side hustle. - Episode 6E6
Episode 6The conflict in Iran marks a new chapter in AI-generated war imagery; The Kyle and Jackie O split marks the $200 million collapse of a high-stakes radio gamble; A British family falls on hard times, as it struggles to afford five holidays. But was the UK Telegraph's yarn accurate? - Episode 8E8
Episode 8Allegations of violence made against media mogul Antony Catalano amid the steady decline of his regional news empire. Google AI summaries mean opportunity for big news players, and Armageddon for the little guys. Plus online publisher Crikey wipes articles that fail its own AI rules. - Episode 11E11
Episode 11Hungary's new leader vows to restore independence to his country's media following years of dismantling by Viktor Orban. The Racing NSW logo disappears from the pages of the Sydney Morning Herald's form guide. Plus the ACCC fines an Australian company for soliciting undisclosed influencer endorsements. - Episode 12E12
Episode 12Kyle and Jackie foes: Court case documents reveal the behind-the-scenes spats were as unsavoury as their breakfast banter. A renewable energy expose by Seven's flagship investigation program Spotlight found to have omitted key facts. Plus the WA shark attack detailed in a UK tabloid that somehow didn't make the news closer to home. - Episode 13E13
Episode 13Seven's latest home reno show My Reno Rules promises its audience big prizes, but are viewers really told just how much these "free" giveaways cost? Meta and Google spit the dummy at being asked to pay for news under the Australian government's News Bargaining Incentive. Plus press freedom is officially old-school, having now spiralled to its lowest point in 25 years. - Episode 14E14
Episode 14From flight trackers to walking down the plane aisle, no effort was spared to capture the so-called 'ISIS brides' returning home. Australia's biggest bank teams up with Australia's biggest newswire. Plus One Nation's win in the Farrer by-election comes amid a directive to ignore the ABC.